By: Laura Bennett
Keeping the kids entertained is a tall order at the moment. Between the closure of their usual outdoor hangouts and the time pressure on parents, giving kids meaningful activities to do can be tough.
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By: Collett Smart
We know that we can’t shield our children, because they will hear ‘bad news’… from peers, siblings, online… But how much is too much information? And what is age appropriate? (I cover both younger children and teens in this video).
When you think about it, you could understand why a modern day child might consider Jesus to be either a zombie or a superhero or both.
If you’ve got kids (and even if you don’t), you’re well aware that Christmas morning is the most hotly anticipated moment of the year.
Wodonga Toy Library is celebrating its 40th Birthday. Come and join us on Saturday 9th November from 10-1pm at the Wodonga Toy Library. Wodonga West Primary school. There will be a FREE BBQ and fun kid’s activities including a jumping castle, big toy play, and face painting. Birthday cake cutting around 12pm. BYO picnic rug, … Read more
By: McCrindle
The new generation of youngsters is Gen Alpha (see why we named them that, here). They are currently aged under 10 and are born between 2010 and 2024. They are the children of Gen Y, who are currently in their 20-30’s. There are 3 million Gen Alpha’s in Australia, who are now populating our primary schools.
By: Jenny Baxter
How to teach your kids self-awareness so they understand themselves better, and know the impact they are having on others.
Families Matter event is for anyone that wants to do family better. Whatever stage of life you are currently in, you are part of a family. Our Families Matter event will encourage you as part of a family and provide some helpful tips on how to do family better. This night will include a dinner … Read more
We all want our kids to feel good. Ice cream. Cake. Beach days. Playdates. These are all great for bringing joy. But typically, these good feelings don’t last. Once the ice cream is gone, or the playdate is over, our kids often lose the zest and pep they were feeling.
Recently there has been a groundswell of popular opinion extolling the value of letting our kids be bored. A recent New York Times article argued, ‘Boredom teaches us that life isn’t a parade of amusements. More important, it spawns creativity and self-sufficiency.’